PM Pastry Cook

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$21.00/hr - $24.00/hr

Job Details

Major Food Group is hiring experienced Pastry Cooks with a strong work ethic to help set and maintain the highest standards of cuisine and professionalism to join our team at THE GRILL located inside the beautiful Seagram Building! The GRILL is a historically based American chophouse set in mid-century New York. It takes great inspiration from history; both the time the Seagram Building was built and the restaurants that existed at that time.

It is the precursor to the NY Steakhouse, when things were still intricate and elegant. It celebrates all the animals of the land and some of our favorites from the sea. There is extensive table side preparation and service. There is also extensive use of THE GRILL. It is the name of the restaurant, the style of restaurant, and the piece of equipment we use in the kitchen for many of our signature preparations.

• Create and prepare all pastry items as required by the business
• Prepare, clean and organize ingredients for use in the kitchen
• Come up with recipe ideas from scratch
• Plan the menu of desserts and pastry to complement savory items
• Ensure the kitchen is clean and sanitized at all times
• Oversee a team of junior pastry cooks and other staff members as necessary
• Maintain up to date knowledge about pastry arts and ingredients
• Carry out administrative duties to maintain an efficient workspace

• PM availability required
• 2 years of experience in high volume and fine dining restaurants preferred but not required
• Culinary diploma with a concentration in Pastry Arts or equivalent work experience
• Team-orientated and positive attitude
• Strong communication skills a must

COMPENSATION: $21.00 - $24.00 / hour

• Competitive Salary
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance with Company subsidy
• Growth Opportunities
• Progressive Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Dining Allowance
• Unlimited Referral Program
• Transit Chek Discount

Equal Employment Opportunity

Major Food Group considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Major Food Group is an equal opportunity employer.

• Pastry Preparation
• Attention to Detail
• Recipe Creation
• Creativity in Recipe Development
• Ingredient Organization
• Time Management Recipe Development
• Ability to Work Under Pressure
• Menu Planning
• Leadership Skills
• Kitchen Cleanliness
• Sanitation Practices
• Adaptability
• Ingredient Knowledge
• Knowledge of Food Safety Standards
• Kitchen Sanitation
• Collaboration
• Team Management
• Problem Solving Skills
• Knowledge of Pastry Arts and Ingredients
• Customer Service Orientation
• Administrative Skills
• Passion for culinary arts
• Culinary Diploma or Equivalent Experience
• Organizational Skills
• Pastry Arts Knowledge
• Ability to Train and Mentor Junior Staff
• Administrative Duties
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Strong Communication Skills
• Communication Skills
• Culinary Diploma
• Communication
• High volume restaurant experience
• Strong Communication
• Fine Dining Experience
• Positive Attitude
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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Other
• Restaurants